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February
28 - March 13, 2010
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Letter from the Editor
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From
the Houston LowDown's Editor, Valerie
Vol. No.
XXXXIV: A Dream Deferred
I've been trying to
come up with something clever to write about to inspire you guys (and
myself) to stay encouraged. If you're anything like me, you may
be at a stand still in life. You may find that your only
option at this time is to wait. Perhaps you've had a vision a
long time ago that has not manifested itself yet. Or maybe you've
reached that point in your career where apathy is starting to settle in
where passion used to be. You're at a stagnant place...
stationary... static. What happened to those dreams? Those
ideas? Were they lost in the everyday shuffle of life? In
my futile attempt to craft something clever, I was reminded of the
great poem "Dream Deferred" by Langston Hughes. It
always reminds me of what could happen if we allow insecurities,
complacency, and fear keep us from continuing to dream. Enjoy.
What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up
like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore--
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over--
like a syrupy sweet?
Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load
Or does it explode?
Valerie
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Houston Love
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Much Love 2: Team
USA racking up 37 Winter Olympic medals
Good 2 See U: Jay
Z, Trey Songz, and Jeezy... BP3 tour was bananas!
Welcome
to the LowDown: Everybody!
Where have you
been: Jon B.
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Upcoming
Events
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Events for the Next Two
Weeks
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Note: All Events in Italics were added this
week. * Denotes Networking events
- 3/2 -
3/21 - Houston
Livestock Show and Rodeo also featuring horse
show and concert series at Reliant Park. Time Varies.
Admission Varies. For more information and event
schedule, visit www.hlsr.com.
- 3/4 - Pamper Me Piyolet DVD
release party feat. mixed libations, tasty
snacks, mini-massages, manicures and and makeovers at Lululemon
Athletica. Time 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Admission
Free. For more information, visit www.piyolet.com.
- 3/4 - Hennessy Black In the
Dark party feat. signature cocktails and DJ
Brandi Garcia at Level Nightclub. Time 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM.
Admission Free with RSVP. For more information,
visit www.HennessyBlack.com.
- 3/4 - Neiman Marcus Fashion
Rules Party feat. cocktails, light bites,
makeovers, ArtWalk, and Art of Fashion presentation at Neiman
Marcus Galleria at 6:00 PM. Admission free. For more
information, visit www.neimanmarcus.com/fashionrules.
- 3/5 - Mary J. Blige
live in concert at the Houston Rodeo at Reliant Park. Time
Varies. Admission Varies. For more information and
event schedule, visit www.hlsr.com.
- 3/5 -
3/7 - Comedian
Bill Bellamy live at the Houston Improv.
Time Varies. Admission $22. For more
information, visit www.symphonee.com/Improv/houston.
- 3/5
- STIR
Networking First Fridays Happy Hour at
Aloft Hotel. Time 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM. Admission
free. For more information, E-mail
StirHouston@urbanlimelight.com
- 3/6 - John Mayer feat.
Michael Franti and Spearhead live at Houston
Toyota Center at 8:00 PM. Admission $36 - $76. For
more information, visit www.houstontoyotacenter.com.
- 3/6 - Old
School Live party at Houston Marriott
West Loop. Time 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM. Admission $10
presale. For more information, visit
www.oldschool-live.com.
- 3/7 - Spring
Dance Infusion presented by
Uptown Dance Company at Zilkha Hall at Hobby Center at 3:00 PM.
Admission $20 - $50. For more information, visit
www.thehobbycenter.org.
- *3/8 -
Houston North Career Fair at
Sheraton North Houston. Time 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
Admission Free. For more information, visit
www.nationalcareerfairs.com.
- 3/12 - Beaumont
Blues Festival feat.
Mel Waiters, Sir Charles Jones, Clarence Carter, Latimore,
Marvin Sease, Floyd Taylor and Shirley Brown live at the
Beaumont Civic Center at 8:00 PM. Admission $37.50 -
$44.50. For more information, visit www.ticketmaster.com.
- 3/12 -
3/14 - Comedian Lavell Crawford live
at the Houston Improv. Time Varies. Admission $22.
For more information, visit
www.symfonee.com/Improv/houston.
- 3/13 -
Time 2 Play Houston feat.
great drinks, great food, great people, and great games at 1400
Bar & Grill. Time 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM. Admission
$10 presale, $15 at the door. For more information, visit
www.time2playHouston.com.
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Note: All Events in Italics were added this
week. * Denotes Networking events
- 3/14 -
Spring Break Jazz Celebration feat.
jazz pianist Marcus Johnson and Houston "Sax Man" Dean
James at Ensemble Theatre at 6:30 PM. Admission $32 - $42.
For more information, visit www.smoothjazzforever.com.
- *3/17
- 3/18 - GPC 2010 Reloaded -
Celebrating 17years of procurement connections at George R.
Brown Convention Center. Time Varies. Registration
and tickets $20 - $140. Time Varies. For more
information, visit www.houstongpc.org.
- 3/19
- Chrisette Michele live
in concert at House of Blues Houston at 9:00 PM. Admission
$20.25 - $55.00. For more information, visit
www.livenation.com.
- 3/20 - Gospel
Play "Family Secrets" w/Musical Guest James Fortune
& FIYA at the
Jefferson Theatre at 6:00 PM. Admission $28. For
more information, visit www.ticketmaster.com.
- 3/20 - Spacetaker's
6th Annual Gala:
Apocalypto, a collaboration of Houston's artists at Winter
Studios. Time 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Admission $60.
For more information, visit www.spacetaker.org/apocalypto.
- 3/25 -
3/28 - Je'Caryous Johnson's Cheaper
to Keep Her stage play live at the
Hobby Center. Time Varies. Admission $35.50 -
$55.50. For more information, visit www.ticketmaster.com.
- 3/26
- Angie Stone and Joe live
in concert at Arena Theater at 8:00 PM. Admission $55 -
$65. For more information, visit
www.arenahouston.com.
- 3/26 -
3/28 - 2010 NCAA Division I Men's
Basketball South Regional games at
Reliant Stadium. Time Varies. Admission $40 - $190.
For more information, visit www.ticketmaster.com.
- 3/26 -
3/28 - 13th Annual Bayou City Art
Festival the outdoor art gallery
showcasing local and international artists at Memorial Park.
Time 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Admission $10. For
more information, visit www.bayoucityartfestival.com.
- 3/27 - Mike
Epps and Friends live
at the Reliant Arena at 8:00 PM. Admission $42.50 -
$55.00. For more information, visit www.ticketmaster.com.
- 3/27 - Samantha
Ronson live at the
Meridian at 9:00 PM. Admission $20. For more
information, visit www.ticketmaster.com.
- 3/29 - 4/4 - 2010
Shell Houston Open golf
tournament at Redstone Golf Club in Humble, TX. Time
varies. Admission Free Monday and Tuesday, $20 Wednesday
and Thursday, and $25 Friday-Sunday. For more information,
visit www.shellhoustonopen.com.
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Note: All Events in Italics were added this
week. * Denotes Networking events
- 4/1 -
4/3 - Dance
Salad Festival feat. companies from Europe
rarely seen in the U.S. at Wortham Center at 7:30 PM.
Admission $19 - $47. For more information, visit
www.dancesalad.org.
- 4/2
- Timaya, Bracket, Jon B &
Popasay: African Concert live
at Arena Theatre at 9:00 PM. Admission $34.99 - $89.99.
For more information, visit www.arenahouston.com.
- 4/3 - Alicia Keys
live in concert at Toyota Center at 8:00 PM. Admission
$39.50 - $125.00. For more information, visit
www.houstontoyotacenter.com.
- 4/9 - Soweto Gospel Choir celebrating
the spirit and rich heritage of South Africa through song at
Jones Hall at 8:00 PM. Admission $22 - $52. For more
information, visit www.spahouston.org.
- 4/9
- Jagged Edge, Avant, and Tank live
in concert at Arena Theatre at 8:00 PM. Admission $35 -
$45. For more information, visit
www.arenahouston.com.
- 4/17 -
4/25 - The
Houston International Festival (iFest) spotlighting
the Caribbean in downtown Houston (City Hall, Tranquility Park,
and Sam Houston Park). Time Varies. Admission
Varies. For more information, visit www.ifest.org.
- 4/17 -
4/18 - Bridal
Symposium feat. exhibitors and bridal fashion
show at George R. brown Convention Center. Time 10:00 AM -
5:00 PM. For more information, visit
www.bridalsymposium.com.
- 4/22
- Kenny
G live in concert at Arena Theater at 8:00
PM. Admission $55 - $65. For more information, visit
www.arenahouston.com.
- 4/23 -
4/25 - Houston
Women's Show an upscale marketplace of the
latest products and services for women in industry, beauty,
health, nutrition, fitness, financial planning, careers, home
and education at Norris Center inside City Centre (formerly Town
and Country Mall). Time varies. Admission $10.
For more information, visit www.houstonwomensshow.com.
- 4/23 -
Chelsea
Handler: Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang feat.
brad Wollack live at Verizon Wireless Theater. Time at
8:00 PM and 10:30 PM. Admission $72.50. For more
information, visit www.livenation.com.
- 4/24 -
Pastor
Shirley Caesar feat. Lee Williams & the
Spiritual QC's, Doc Mckenzie $ the Hi-Lites, Harvey Watkins Jr.
and the Canton Spirituals live in concert at The Kingdom
Builders Center. Time 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Admission
$30 - $50. For more information, visit
www.ticketmaster.com.
- 4/29 -
5/2 - Comedian
Gary Owen live at the Houston Improv.
Time Varies. Admission $15. For more
information, visit www.symfonee.com/Improv/houston.
- 4/30
- Chaka Khan live
in concert at Arena Theatre at 8:00 PM. Admission $55 -
$65. For more information, visit www.arenahouston.com.
- 5/7 -
5/8 - Comedian
Sheryl Underwood live at the Houston
Improv. Time Varies. Admission $15 - $17. For
more information, visit www.symfonee.com/Improv/houston.
- 5/8 - 23rd Annual Art Car
Parade at Allen Parkway. Time TBD.
Admission Free. For more information, visit www.orangeshow.org.
- 5/10 -
Carrie Underwood Play
On Tour at Ford Park in Beaumont, TX at 7:30 PM. Admission
$46.61 - $67.29. For more information, visit
www.ticketmaster.com.
- 5/25
-5/26 - Taylor
Swift live in concert at Toyota Center at
7:00 PM. Admission $25.00 - $59.50. For more
information, visit www.houstontoyotacenter.com.
- 5/27 -
5/30 - Comedian
Tony Rock live at the Houston Improv.
Time Varies. Admission $20. For more
information, visit www.symfonee.com/Improv/houston.
- 7/22 -
7/25 - World
Series of Dog Shows feat. obstacle courses,
breed judging, music and activities at Reliant Park. Time
TBD. For more information, visit www.reliantdogshows.com.
- 11/10
- 11/14 - Cirque du Soleil: Alegria live
at the Toyota Center. Time Varies. Admission $44 -
$99. For more information, visit
www.houstontoyotacenter.com.
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Weekly
Events
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Mondays
The Flat
Music by DJ Sun spinning House, Pop, and Dance.
9:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Cost: N/A
Mature Mondays
Identity Bar
Doors open at 9:00 PM
Cost: Ladies Free before 11:00 PM
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Open Mic Night
Laff Stop
Amateur Comedy
Cost: N/A
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Monday
Night Live
Red Cat
Live Music and Drink Specials
Cost: Ladies Free until 9:00 PM
Martini Mondays
Uptown Tapas Bar
Doors: 5:00 PM
Free Buffet 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: Free until 11:00
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Karaoke Tuesdays
702
Featuring Karaoke
Cost: N/A
Tuesday at Buddha Lounge
Buddha Lounge
Featuring House, Pop, and Dance
Cost: N/A
Shine Tuesdays
Club Glo
Music by Cut Creator
Cost: N/A
Sideways Tuesdays
The Flat
Music by DJ Pooks and Teego spinning House and Pop.
Cost: N/A
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Karaoke Tuesdays
Laff Shop
Featuring Karaoke
Cost: N/A
Real Talk Tuesdays
Mr. A's
Featuring Poetry and Dancing
Cost: Free buffet and admission before 9:00 PM, $7 after
Twitter Tuesdays
The Office
Featuring Hip Hop and R & B
Cost: N/A
Industry Night
Pi Lounge
All restaurant, bar, hotel, club, and saloon employees welcome
Cost: Free
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Suite Tuesdays
Red Cat Jazz Cafe'
Featuring Spoken Words, Jokes, and Jazz
Cost: N/A
Tuesdays at The Vault
The Vault
Featuring Dancehall with Happy Hour from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
Cost: Ladies free before 11:00 PM
Industry Tuesdays
Venue
Featuring Hip Hop and R & B
Cost: N/A
Jazz Series
Zula
Time 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: N/A
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H2.0 - House of Houston
Block 21
Featuring live global sounds by DJ Nimbus
Cost: N/A
Windows to the Soul Poetry
Every 1st Wednesday of the month
The Chateau
Show starts at 8:00 PM
Cost: N/A
House of Blues Wednesdays - Ladies
Night
House of Blues
Happy Hour 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: Free
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Poetry and Jazz Wednesdays
Red Cat Jazz Cafe
Happy Hour and Buffet at 6:00 PM
Show at 8:00 PM
Cost: Free with RSVP
Hip Hop and R & B
Roxy
Featuring Hip Hop and R & B
Happy Hour from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: N/A
Sangria and Salsa
The Tasting Room
Latin Salsa Dancing from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: N/A
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Straight
No Chaser 4th Wednesdays
The Tasting Room Midtown
Live Music, Fine Wine, and Great People
Cost: Free
Afrodisiac Wednesdays
Uptown Tapas Bar
Featuring calypso, reggae, and afro beats
Hookah bar on patio
10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Cost: N/A
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Cultured Cocktails
Boheme
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: Free
Blues and More Music Thursdays
Discovery Green
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: Free
Thursdays
Downing Street
N/A
Cost: N/A
Dream Thursdays
Element Lounge
Doors open at 10 PM
Cost: free w/RSVP before 11 PM
TSU Network Thursdays
Grooves Restaurant
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Food and drink specials and live music
Cost: N/A
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Ibiza Thursdays
Ibiza Lounge Next Door
N/A
Cost: N/A
Level Thursdays
Level
Spinning Hip Hop and R & B
Cost: N/A
Unscripted Thursdays
Isis Houston
Cost: Free for happy hour, $10 after
Tryst Thursdays
Pravada Nightclub
Cost: Free until 11:00 PM w/RSVP
Big Apple Jazz and Soul
Red Cat Jazz Cafe
Starting Feb 6
Cost: Free
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Thursdays at Status
Status
Hip Hop and R & B beginning at 10:00 PM. No White T-Shirts
Allowed
Cost: Ladies free before 11:00 PM
Salsa Night
Taco Milagro
Salsa Dancing
Cost: N/A
Live Thursdays
Venue
Spinning Hip Hop and R & B
Cost: Free before 11:00 PM w/RSVP
Jazz Series
Zula
Time 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: N/A
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Latin Beats
The Aquarium Downtown
Latin Music and free salsa lessons
Cost: Free
LifePath First Fridays
Networking with a Purpose
Location: Varies
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost:: Free
TGIF Happy Hour
Midtown Lounge
Feat. free buffet and drink specials
Cost: Free
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Crescent City Fridays
On The Bayou
Happy Hour from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM with live band. Dress Code
Enforced
Cost: Free until 10:00 PM; Ladies free until 11:00 PM
Karaoke for a Cause
Sammy's
Last Friday of every month
Cost: $10
Signature
Lounge
Doors open at 9:00 PM
Cost: RSVP for free admission before 11:00 PM
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Social Therapy
Sky Bar
Happy Hour 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, and Late Night Party 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Cost: Free before 9:00 PM
1st Fridays - Caribbean Style
Uptown Hookah Bar
Featuring Happy Hour 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Reggae and Soca Vibes until 2:00 AM
Cost: N/A
Latin Fridays
Venue
Latin music
Cost: Ladies Free before 12;00 AM
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Fridays at Blvd 610
Blvd 610
Doors at 8:00 PM
Cost: Free for ladies before 11:00 PM
Top 40 Night
Corkscrew
Live DJ Spinning Top 40 Hits
Cost: N/A
Saturday Night Standard
Element Lounge
Doors open at 9:00 PM
Cost: Free before 11:00 PM with RSVP
Live Music Showcase
The Horn
Doors open at 8:00 PM
Cost: $10 for ladies all night
Level
Spinning Hip Hop and R & B
Cost: N/A
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Saturday Night Selection
Isis Houston
Cost: Free before 11:00 PM
Abstract Saturdays
Picazo
Doors at 9:00 PM
Cost: Free for everyone before 11:00 PM
Pravada Friday Night Social
Pravada
Doors at 9:00 PM
Cost: Free for everyone
before 11:00 PM
Unforgettable Fridays
Saez and Zouk
Doors open at 9:00 PM
Cost: RSVP for free admission before 11:00 PM
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Saturday Night Jazz Series
The Tasting Room
Doors at 9:00 PM
Cost: Free
Saturday
Nights
Venue
Featuring live music and DJ Yaxkin spinning Hip Hop and R & B.
Cost: Free before 10:30 PM
Prestige Saturdays
Zula Lounge
Cost: Free until 11:00 PM
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Plan B
Sundays
Belvedere
Spinning Hip Hop and R & B
Doors open at 9:00 PM
Cost: Free before 10:00 PM
Love Sundays
Blvd 610
Sounds by DJ GT
Cost: Free for ladies before 11:00 PM
Jazz On The House
Cova
Live Music from The Stephen Richard Band from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: N/A
Sunday Brunch
Grooves Restaurant
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Cost: $21.95
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Gospel Brunch
House of Blues
Feat. live gospel music, and all-you-can-eat southern style
buffet
11:00 AM and 1:00 PM
Cost: N/A
Soul
Food Sundays
House of Blues - Foundation Room
Feat. soul food menu and live hip hop and R&B music by DJ
Aggravated
7:00 PM and 2:00 AM
Cost: $10 & dinner
Soul
Sundays
Red Cat Jazz Cafe
Featuring Jazz and R & B
Cost: N/A
Sundays
at Saez and Zouk
Saez and Zouk
4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Cost: RSVP for free admission
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Sundays Sambuca
Sambuca Jazz Cafe
Featuring Bleu Monks at 7:00 PM
Cost: N/A
Poetry
Lounge Sundays
Shadow Bar
Doors and open mic open at 6:00 PM
Cost: N/A
Soul Food Sundays
The Social Lounge
Featuring DJ Nimbus and DJ Burb every first Sunday from 2:00 PM to
8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Lyrical Expressions
Tokyohana Grill
Poetry and R&B from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Live Band from 10:00 PM -
12:00 PM
Cost: N/A
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